LONGSHOT 357 MAG load Up (Accuracy Test) 12yrds and 25yrds

HODGDON LONGSHOT POWDER And Powder Coated Cast Lee Bullets in 357 MAGNUM accuracy testing! Next up Arsenal Keith Bullet comparison with Alliant 2400 and LongShot! Testing was done from a rest at 12 and 25 yrds with a 5 inch stock Ruger Gp100.
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[@F15ElectricEagle]

My results with Longshot for the 357 Magnum for 6 shots from a 6 inch barrel Ruger GP-100 are as follow: Avg Velocity = 1,392 fps ES Velocity = 43 fps SD Velocity = 16 fps Group size on the target 60 foot away = 1.83 inches My load consists of 10.0 grains of Longshot, Remington 125 grain SJHP bullets, Starline Nickel-Plated brass, and CCI 500 small pistol primers. My load is slightly above max per Hodgdon's reloading manual but exhibited no sign of excess pressure.

[@FranksAFreeman-pe6oq]

Where were you able to find the Remington SJHP’s? I would love to get my hands on some.

[@F15ElectricEagle]

@@FranksAFreeman-pe6oq - The 125 gr SJHP are my personal stash that I acquired in the 1990s and 2000s. Although Remington still advertise them as reloading component, I have not seen any out in the market either.

[@FranksAFreeman-pe6oq]

@@F15ElectricEagle I’ve searched several times on the internet for them (Not diligently), but never came across any. They are not only a pretty design and quite unusual, but also a very effective design. Old school, but still on the cutting edge. If you ever come across any, shoot me a message

[@prebaned]

Nice honest review. Testing handgun loads at 25 yards is over for me. 10 yards so I can see the damn target. That Arsenal mold is a great bullet. I use it powder coated on top of H110 out of a 6 inch Python and its really nice and accurate with no flat primers. 1335fps average.

[@johnpierce2777]

Your videos are amazing

[@l.a.3887]

Grate testing ,Grate shooting thanks for sharing 👍

[@donbowden8582]

Very good shooting with a smart methodical testing. Very humble also. Be well Elvis.

[@RedHawk357Mag]

Thanks for what you are doing to help the shooting community in your videos. I haven't made it through your entire catalog of videos yet but I haven't yet seen one covering your firing line prep. Things that you do to build a stable position, what you use to shoot off of or on, bags no bags, rest no rest, elements of gripping the gun breaking the position to cock the hammer, six o'clock hold or center mass sight picture. Again many thanks for what you have done.

[@jimkoonce6574]

Good info, I just bought a .357 and can't wait to start casting for it. The great thing about a wheel gun is not having to chase brass.

[@WrankledEngine]

I just started . reloading this last year. I have a GP-100 4.25 inch barrel. Ive been reloading.for economy . typically 3.3- to 4.6 gr Win 23l. Other . powders . I've bought and used are UNIQUE, Power Pistol, and Bullseye. I just got Brass and Primers . for 357 Magnum Loads. I Have a recent Hornady, and the Latest Sierra reloading manuals. What I have noticed about different powders . is that they "drop" differently from my Lyman Powder measure. Ball powder is consistent, whereas others need to be tricked to be consistent. With lower velocity loads . I have been able . to use lead SWC 140 and 158 gr bullets.I have bought Plated re-struck and FMJ bullets for higher +P velocities I am gonna have to look at your powder coated bullet casting videos

[@LoadsofBacon]

25 yd shooting with open sights is no joke! I really like the looks of that Arsenal bullet.

[@joes1363]

Wow Elvis.... I'm just seeing the 7.6 grains, and already am thinking... how ya gonna beat that!!!!! Way to go

[@elvisammo]

Thanks Joe S... I get a little more of a challenge at 25 yrds!! Yikes : )

[@joes1363]

Ummm, 72 yrs old here, I'm lucky to sort of focus on 25 yrds as a general picture LOL. I'm much happier with my 10-15 yard results.

[@gunsnwater2668]

Hey Elvis uncle Jim sent me. Lol

[@normbeauchamp7224]

I would say the group's were outstanding. Great job.

[@johnathonjohnson9526]

I like the testing. It saves me time and I learn so much on every one you do. Awesome video man

[@JohnDoe-vq8bg]

Elvis Ammo! Back in the day use to kill bottles @ 125 feet in 8 out 10 shots. That was with the smallest 25 acp when I was 20 to 28 years old. Now 56, I need a shooting eye dog! Geez Elvis, all that paper was good and dead even from the back of the bus I could see that! Don't let the peanut gallery distract you! I've found great loads in unthinkable combinations! Thanks for sharing Elvis! Keep your revolver brass warm...

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

elvis ammo - Longshot is a very useful powder for reloaders...In the same vein as Blue Dot. Good shootin' there, elvis... Best Regards FC Steve

[@elvisammo]

Thanks Mr Fortune Cookie.....I really liked your video on shooting playing cards. You challenge us to give it a try and some tips too.. One of these days i'll give it a shot! How do ya like how hodgdon has blue, red, and green! : )

[@FortuneCookie45LC]

ea - Neat there, Elvis..!! I was looking at those newer powders a while back. Appeared as Hodgdon was looking to move into Alliant Red, Green and Blue Dot territory. I would have gotten some, but already have loads worked up for the Alliant powders. Have a great day, FC Steve

[@frankrodriguez1977]

Dang Elvis that's some good shootin. Thanks for the info. I've been thinking about a 357 cylinder gun. This is great info. Thanks again

[@WalkerOutdoors]

My truck is a good gun rest I have taken a couple old life jackets from the river boat service which are foam and cut them up and made a nice gun rest it works awesome wish I could send a pic I would

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Dang Elvis is a marksman. Despite what your saying about ur longer range shooting. Those groups looked awsome. 👍👍 Hope to get my first actual wheel gun (Had a LCR 9mm). The GP100 is in the list

[@elvisammo]

It's funny how snobby we can get when our targets aren't perfect! I wasn't as proud of the 25 yrds even after the second group! : ) I tell myself to relax.... If I don't show all then it does nobody anygood..this is how we improve our skills and ammo. Thanks for stopping by Eagle Eye! Great shooting to ya!

[@scottrosenthal1124]

Good to see another vid my man! I used to use longshot in 357 and 10mm but switch to blue dot. It gave me better groups out of my s&w model 10 and 19....but thats my guns. Your ruger seems to like it alot. Good groups!

[@Prepare2Survive]

I like longshot too. I've used it in 9mm, 45 acp, 38/357 mag, 223 bolt action, 300 blk bolt action, 7.62x39 bolt action and 308 bolt action. Accuracy seems okay, but unique actually seems to be more accurate and efficient especially in the bolt action calibers with lead bullets and velocities between 1500 and 2000 fps

[@elvisammo]

That's interesting Prepare2Survive.. I never even thought to try it in 9mm or 45! I want to try it with some other bullets to give it it's due..

[@billgarand2136]

Prepare2Survive I used Longshot in my .40S&W to get the same velocity as Speer Gold Dot carry loads from 180gr hard cast.

[@Prepare2Survive]

Yeah, it gets some really good velocity in 9mm carbines too. I don't have a 45 acp carbine, but I imagine it would do the same.

[@williebulletman5217]

Hell I think you shoot just fine sir plus you have one good looking magnum there Mr. Ammo keep up the great videos

[@HansFormerlyTraffer]

I couldn't get those groups with a rifle.

[@elvisammo]

I guess you need a pistol!!! : )

[@Thorsaxe777]

I'm proud of you Elvis. This is some great stuff buddy. I have shot my fair share of Hercules 2400. Many canisters of it, Back then I think it was going for $8 a pound. However, I was only making $9-10 dollars an hour. So it all is relative. Now you keep your eye on the front sight and squeeze the trigger keeping those sights aligned, Try making that one step done together and don't look at your target until the string of five shots is complete. If you notice, That is what I do in my Videos because the viewfinder on the camera is my spotting scope. Good Job dude. Good shooting. Dave.

[@livincincy4498]

DISCLAIMER- No Roosters where shot during the filming of this video.

[@AlbDavidT505]

...even if they should have been

[@HypocriticYT]

the El Chapo series had chickens buried up to their necks with guys shooting at them

[@robertmartin2387]

I like Tightgroup and a 125 Grain bullet,loaded to max

[@charleslawson3055]

Good shooting Elvis. I have not tried longshot.

[@phpprodesign]

big , big thanks. i have been all over inet and found very little info. i used the lee scoop that came with it and the bullet got stuck in barrel. I have 6" taurus "traveler". I have been playing with lee scoops and found the 7 to be most accurate on the scale. i was averaging 8.0 but i will try 8.4. I usually don't do max but worth a try. (usually too chicken).Love those powder coated bullets. I am using 158 gr sierra flat heads. I need rounds for hunting-we have coyotes and cougars where i am and they attack horses. i also have cfe pistol too. but seems wimpier. but only 6.2 grains. 1 other question what primers are you using- im using small pistol (cci). I made mistake and bought large magnum primers- nope not right. got stuck with 1000 of them. thats ok though getting taurus boss 45acp.

[@georgiaboy4410]

Good shooting man, looked like some good loads. I'm in the market for a GP100 with either 3 or 4 inch barrel myself. Keep up the good work!

[@vengenaceearly255]

Looks like some nice testing. Keep it up. I know we use Titegroup or the expensive Vihtavouri 310 when we shoot Bulls eye at the club. For the 158 or 148 grainers (38spl) . 2.9 grains of VH 310 works great out to 50 yards. Hope to see your next testing. :)

[@archersfriend]

For Economy, what about Trail Boss. No need for hard kicking or hard hitting for poking paper at 25 yards.

[@nickl1682]

Hay my brother . Good test , good shooting .maybe the bullets need to be standing on its end , to properly coat the bullets . Ruger GP 100 match a great gun , built like a tank . Keep the videos coming. 2400 a great powder, I've been using it for years . Worth the money. Some times it's good to have a bulge. Keep it going my long lost jersey brother.

[@ocean374]

Nice you should try titegroup with the Keith bullet on the 38 special I like it shoot nice

[@elvisammo]

Yep I will do that... I shoot a few bullets already in 38 with Titegroup....

[@dobypilgrim6160]

Looks good to me.

[@Indianarmslover]

Sir can I use 12 gauge cartridge smokeless powder to reload 357 magnum ammo , because 357 magnum ammo very hard to get in India.

[@joshuabrinson3376]

no more than 8 gr

[@peteralexben]

hey elvis ,i dont see how a conclusion can be made measuring the bulge of the case(cases are work hardenend and by firing to),maybe if you compare them with factory ammo(they are tested),fire them and get a few new unfired cases from that batch and load them with your own load, and now look at differences ,rim ticknes ,head expansion the blackening case wall and so on i got a 2 cavity rcbs mould looks the same bullet.bythe way good shooting yours peter

[@thebaddest2562]

Hey hey elvis ammo. Whats goin on my friend.

[@elvisammo]

Hey The BBBBBbadest! Whats up Doc! : )

[@bidkid2020]

On that GP100 are you using the original Springs or have you changed them out and if so what weight did you use and back to the powder that 7.6 that's a nice group by the way very good shooting enjoy your videos thanks

[@ronpeck3226]

show us your set-up

[@shawn2571]

That's not too bad if your shooting open sights. 25 yards is a challenge with open sights, handgun sights nearly cover the target at that range

[@miketreen7403]

That Arsenal bullet looks like the Lyman 359429, which is my favorite 38/357 bullet. Drops at 167ish with my alloy. What weight does that Arsenal drop at? Getting tired of using a 2 cavity mold.

[@elvisammo]

Hey Mike... The mold with my alloy drops at on ave 156 after PC just over 157.. you can get em at with 5 cavity.. : )

[@larrybump9925]

14 grains is still 500 shots per pound.

[@elninobigdog7211]

Hi Levi's I'm just getting into casting and coating in hi-tek for 357 and 300blackout I was wondering what lee bullet sizer I need (the 357 comes in.356-.357-.357 and the blackout out.308-.309) any help would be appreciated so I don't waste my money on the wrong gear cheers mate for Australia 🇦🇺

[@elvisammo]

ElNino BigDog ..for 357, you want a .358 sizer. and for 300 blk you want a .309 sizer.. Happy casting to ya!! ; )

[@joshuabrinson3376]

what gran bullet was that

[@joep4235]

why did you only load 5 ??? oops, I wasn't supposed to ask that :-) great vid... don't know much about Longshot, but looking forward to the vid with 2400... that's my favorite for 45 colt and 45-70...

[@nickjm37fordel1]

Hey Elvis, are you loading powder with the Lee Auto Drum ? I use that on my press and two grain differences are my plus or minus. How do you hold such tight tolerances on what your using ?

[@elvisammo]

hey Nick... you said 2 grain. I think you mean 2 tenths? some powders are gonna do better as you know.. Most of my ammo goes through the auto drum .. For instance I have one set with TiteGroup 3.9 grains and no matter how many times I confirm it, It's the same ... Once in a great while it will be off 1 tenth of a grain ... These were charges thrown by hand. The 2400 in the last video went through the auto drum!

[@nickjm37fordel1]

Hey Elvis Yes, I did mean tenths :-) I love the auto drum, but it won't due the same tenths every throw. Maybe it's the powder I'm using now, IMR 700X ! The beam scale says one measurement and the digital says another ! It's enough to make a reloader nuts.

[@elninobigdog7211]

Thanks mate. Do I run them through the sizer before or after I coat them. And one more question I can't find any wheel weights around my recycle depots but I can get a lot of pure lead what do I need to add to get the right hardness for reloading. Thanks for the help

[@ronpeck3226]

You increase the powder charge and you shoot lower?